BEST manual focus techniques for video (stop using Auto focus, this is how!)

Need to know how to focus manually with your video camera? In this video I break down the 8 best techniques and tips I've discovered to help you nail your manual focus perfectly every time ALL the time. So if you're using Vintage glass, Cine lenses or you have a camera or lens that can't do Auto focus, then this video is for you! My super affordable follow focus: https://kit.co/Savage_Filmmaker/indie... I colour grade using Dehancer, use my promo code - SAVAGEFILMMAKER for 10% off https://www.dehancer.com/store All Filmmaking equipment I use and discuss in my videos available here: https://kit.co/Savage_Filmmaker I use Artlist music subscription for all my Youtube content, films and corporate work, use this link to get 2 extra months for free! https://bit.ly/3d7AuoR Huge shout out to Sam Wheeler for Editing this video @nocturnal3d Want to help me make more of these videos? Consider buying me a beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/savagefi... Or support me for free by watching my feature film 'Older' here: Tubi link: https://tubitv.com/movies/546881/olde... Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3hySWZ9 Watch my new web series 'Immi the Vegan' here: Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3qOMKyv Tubi Link: https://bit.ly/3xjTed1 Check out my alternate Filmmaking channel:    / pigville2​​​   LINKS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS By using the affiliate links I earn a small fee from your purchase, it does not cost you anything extra to use them. They help me to be able to create more videos for you. Thank you for the support! 0:00 Why is Manual Focus important? 0:30 8 Tips for Focusing manually 0:42 Tip 1 Magnification 1:18 Tip 2 Focus Peaking 2:51 Tip 3 External Monitors 3:10 Tip 4 Follow Focus 4:29 Tip 5 It’s all about the eyes 5:08 Tip 6 Increase your F.stop 6:14 Tip 7 Control movement 7:03 Tip 8 Refocus while recording